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Lumbar Decompression: Symptoms, Classification, Diagnosis & Recovery

Lumbar Decompression is a surgical procedure performed to relieve nerve pressure in the lower back. This pressure is typically caused by spinal problems, such as disc bulges or narrowed spinal spaces. The primary goal is to alleviate leg pain, tingling, or weakness.

During the operation, the surgeon removes a small piece of bone or tissue that is pressing on the nerves. The surgery is performed while the patient is fully asleep under general anaesthesia.

Depending on their health status, patients typically stay in the hospital for one to two days after surgery. Recovery involves rest, gentle movement, and physical therapy to support the healing. Process. Many patients notice relief from symptoms as they recover. Healing time can vary depending on an individual's overall health and the severity of the issue before surgery.

Recovery after Lumbar Decompression varies from person to person, but most people begin to feel better within a few days. Patients are usually able to walk the same or the next day after surgery, but full recovery may take 4 to 6 weeks for light activities and up to 3 months for more demanding tasks. Healing depends on factors like age, overall health, and how severe the spinal problem was before surgery.

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Dr. Bhoresh Dhamija

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Dr. Shagufta Parveen
Dr. Shagufta Parveen

Doctor of Pharmacy

3 Years of Experience

Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.

During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.

Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.

In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

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⁠Dr Rakesh Kumar Dua
⁠Dr Rakesh Kumar Dua

Spine & Neurosurgeon

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Rakesh Dua has more than 25+ years of clinical experience in spine surgeries. He is currently providing his services as Director, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Before joining Fortis Hospital, he was associated with Max super-specialist Hospital, Shalimar Bagh as Director Neurosurgery & Head Neuro Spine, and with UCMS & GTB hospital as head of the neurosurgery department. View More

Last Reviewed - January 2026